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water under the bridge
wa·ter W0044500 (wô′tər, wŏt′ər)n.1. A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid, H2O, essential for most plant and animal life and the most widely used of all solvents. Freezing point 0°C (32°F); boiling point 100°C (212°F); specific gravity (4°C) 1.0000; weight per gallon (15°C) 8.338 pounds (3.782 kilograms).2. a. Any of various forms of water: waste water.b. often waters Naturally occurring mineral water, as at a spa.3. a. A body of water such as a sea, lake, river, or stream.b. waters A particular stretch of sea or ocean, especially that of a state or country: escorted out of British waters.4. a. A supply of water: had to turn off the water while repairing the broken drain.b. A water supply system.5. a. Any of the fluids normally secreted from the body, such as urine, perspiration, tears, or saliva.b. A fluid present in a body part in abnormal quantities as a result of injury or disease: water on the knee.c. The fluid surrounding a fetus in the uterus; amniotic fluid.6. An aqueous solution of a substance, especially a gas: ammonia water.7. A wavy finish or sheen, as of a fabric or metal.8. a. The valuation of the assets of a business firm beyond their real value.b. Stock issued in excess of paid-in capital.9. a. The transparency and luster of a gem.b. A level of excellence.v. wa·tered, wa·ter·ing, wa·ters v.tr.1. To pour or sprinkle water on; make wet: watered the garden.2. a. To give drinking water to.b. To lead (an animal) to drinking water.3. To dilute or weaken by adding water: a bar serving whiskey that had been watered.4. To give a sheen to the surface of (fabric or metal).5. To increase (the number of shares of stock) without increasing the value of the assets represented.6. To irrigate (land).v.intr.1. To produce or discharge fluid, as from the eyes.2. To salivate in anticipation of food: The wonderful aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth water.3. To take on a supply of water, as a ship.4. To drink water, as an animal.Phrasal Verb: water down To reduce the strength or effectiveness of: "It seemed clear by late autumn that the ban would be significantly watered down or removed altogether before the trade bill became law" (George R. Packard).Idioms: above water1. Being or holding an asset that is worth more than its purchase price or the debt owed on it.2. Making more than enough money to meet financial obligations. make water To urinate. under water1. Being or holding an asset that is worth less than its purchase price or the debt owed on it.2. Not making enough money to meet financial obligations. water under the bridge A past occurrence, especially something unfortunate, that cannot be undone or rectified: All that is now just water under the bridge.
[Middle English, from Old English wæter; see wed- in Indo-European roots.]
wa′ter·er n.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | water under the bridge - past events to be put aside; "let bygones be bygones"bygonepast, past times, yesteryear - the time that has elapsed; "forget the past" |
Translationswater under the bridge
water under the bridgeA prior issue that is now resolved or considered resolved. That argument we had is just water under the bridge now—don't even worry about it.See also: bridge, waterwater under the bridge BRITISH, AMERICAN or water over the dam AMERICANIf you say that a bad experience is water under the bridge, you mean that it happened a long time ago and so you do not feel upset or worried about it now. He didn't treat me very well at the time but it's all water under the bridge now. Mr Bruce said that he was relieved it was over and that he regarded his time in jail as water under the bridge. Note: You can also say things such as a lot of water has gone under the bridge to mean that a lot of time has passed or a lot of things have happened since a bad experience. It's almost two years since it happened and a lot of water has gone under the bridge. We're now on speaking terms with Marcia.See also: bridge, waterwater under the bridge used to refer to events or situations in the past that are no longer to be regarded as important or a source of concern. The related expression there's been a lot of water under the bridge since — is used to indicate that a lot of time has passed and a great many events have occurred since a particular event. A North American variant is water over the dam .See also: bridge, waterbe (all) water under the ˈbridge (spoken) be an event, a mistake, etc. that has already happened and is now forgotten or no longer important: We had a terrible quarrel five years ago but that’s all water under the bridge.See also: bridge, water water under the bridge A past occurrence, especially something unfortunate, that cannot be undone or rectified: All that is now just water under the bridge.See also: bridge, waterEncyclopediaSeewaterFinancialSeeWaterSee WUB
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